Circulatory System 1
A vessel that carries blood towards the heart
Vein
Commonly called the windpipe, this structure is strengthened by rings of cartilage.
Trachea
A vessel that carries blood away from the heart
Artery
The voicebox
Larynx
How many points is a full court shot worth in basketball?
3
The chamber of the heart receiving deoxygenated blood from the superior vena cava
Right Atrium
Where gas exchange occurs
Alveoli
This prevents blood from flowing backwards in the heart. It is located between the atrium and ventricles.
Valve
Name two things that nose hairs do.
1. Keeps pathogens out of the nose
2. Warms the air going in
How long is a marathon in miles?
42 kms
Which type of blood cell protects against infection and disease?
White blood cell
These air passages divide from the windpipe at the bottom of the trachea.
Bronchi
Which ventricle pumps blood to the whole body?
Left ventricle
This pulls down and causes air to rush into the chest cavity
Diaphragm
How much does an NFL football weigh? In pounds
1 pound
What are the four main components of blood?
Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.
From the alveoli, where does the oxygen pass into the blood from which blood vessel?
Capillaries
What role do platelets play in the blood?
Helps blood clot to stop bleeding
These air passages divide from the windpipe at the bottom of the trachea.
Bronchi
Who won the first ever world cup?
Uruguay
In which blood vessel does gas exchange occur?
Capillaries
During inspiration what does the diaphragm do?
Contracts
Which artery provides the heart with the oxygen and nutrients it needs?
a) aorta
b) coronary artery
c) pulmonary artery
b) coronary artery
What is the pathway of air during expiration?
Alveoli, bronchioles, bronchi, trachea, larynx, pharynx, nasal/mouth
What does PGA stand for?
Professional Golf Association